Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene has collaborated with some of the nation’s most creative and versatile musicians. Greene plays with a variety of groups in a variety of genres. “I wanted to go outside of tradition, to bring in these ridiculously talented players who because they weren’t known for playing jazz would bring something new to the music,” said Greene (chrisgreenejazz.com).
Green has performed/recorded with the following artists: Common, The Temptations, Eric Roberson, Ed
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Saxophonist and composer Chris Greene has collaborated with some of the nation’s most creative and versatile musicians. Greene plays with a variety of groups in a variety of genres. “I wanted to go outside of tradition, to bring in these ridiculously talented players who because they weren’t known for playing jazz would bring something new to the music,” said Greene (chrisgreenejazz.com).
Green has performed/recorded with the following artists: Common, The Temptations, Eric Roberson, Ed Motta, Steve Coleman & Five Elements, Maysa Leak, Ten City, Sheena Easton, Steve Cole, Michael Manson, Andrew Bird, The J. Davis Trio, Chris Rob, Vic Lavender, Jesse De La Pena, Liquid Soul and The Mighty Blue Kings. Chris Greene was also featured in the “Play On” episode of the FOX-TV show, “Empire” and he also composed the score for the Chicago Childrens’ Theatre’s recent production of “Bud, Not Buddy.”
Join us for an evening of music and art with WDCB and the sounds of the Chris Green Quartet. An intimate concert will take place in Water Street Studios’ award-winning gallery. Seating is limited to 70, so get your tickets today. This event also features a cash bar with beer by Solemn Oath Brewery and wine selections from The Wine Exchange.
Event Details:
Friday, April 24, 2020
Doors and cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.
This performance is for all ages.
$12 per ticket.
All proceeds from the evening will go to support our community by providing more art opportunities for all through programming at Water Street Studios.
Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wdcb-jazz-night-at-water-street-studios-featuring-the-chris-greene-quartet-tickets-89082761939
Thank you to our event sponsors: Batavia Arts Council, K. Hollis Jewelers, Solemn Oath Brewery, The Wine Exchange, and Batavia Enterprises Inc.
About Water Street Studios
Water Street Studios is a 501(c)3 for-purpose art center located in downtown Batavia, Illinois. Our mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We provide our community with classes, artist studios, gallery exhibitions, free programs for under-resourced families and schools, events in our historic venue, and more. Learn more at www.waterstreetstudios.org
Water Street Studios was awarded “Best Gallery” in 2019 by Kane County Chronicle and West Suburban Living Magazine.
Water Street Studios is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, or disability.
About WDCB
WDCB Listener-Supported Jazz & Blues, “Chicago’s Home for Jazz,” is a listener-supported, public radio station that broadcasts from the campus of College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. WDCB serves Chicagoland with jazz, blues, news and arts programming. WDCB can be heard throughout Chicagoland on 90.9FM, also from WDCB’s 90.7FM booster signal in the West Loop, via streaming worldwide at https://wdcb.org/ (and the Tune-In app) and in the city of Chicago via cable television on CAN TV42.
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